The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst II in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for departments fiscal inquiries and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills.

The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst I in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for fiscal inquiries from City departments and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Auditor classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Accounting Technician classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

Under general direction from the Finance Director or the Senior Accountant, the Financial Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level accounting and budgeting duties pertaining to capital improvement projects; contracts and grants administration, management, and compliance; revenue and expense forecasting; budget to actual comparison and analysis, and monthly budget monitoring with minimal supervision.

The Accounting Technician II is a journey-level and specialized class in the paraprofessional accounting series that performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) systems. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 and is primarily focused on the Accounts Receivable (A/R) function.

The City of Santa Rosa's Finance Department has an opening for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Payroll Manager. This position is responsible for providing staff assistance to the Finance Director and for the overall administration and supervision of the payroll and employee benefit payment functions of the City.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 28, 2018

About you:In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate for this position will:

Budget Analyst II

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The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst II in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for departments fiscal inquiries and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills. A candidate must be a savvy Excel user, that can generate process and operational efficiencies, maintain strong data integrity, and present big-picture analysis.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plan for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on December 3, 2018 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Budget Analyst I

18-00275

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The City of Sunnyvale is searching for a Budget Analyst I in the Department of Finance. The Budget Analyst will join a small team dedicated to developing and monitoring Sunnyvale's performance-based budget. The candidate selected for this position will be the first point of contact for fiscal inquiries from City departments and provide analytical support for recommendations made to the Office of the City Manager. The candidate must be detail-oriented, a strategic and dynamic thinker, and have excellent customer service and strong presentation skills. A candidate must be a savvy Excel user, that can generate process and operational efficiencies, maintain strong data integrity, and present big-picture analysis.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package, including 4% City-paid Employee PERS contribution and the 2% at 60 retirement plan for Classic employees. A complete application packet consists of a City employment application and responses to the required supplemental questions. The recruitment closes on December 3, 2018 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this opportunity and to apply, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov, click on City Jobs.

Senior Auditor - Police Department - Division of Gaming Control

1801940

This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply.

The salary range for this position is $85,529.60 - $109,532.80.

The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Senior Auditor classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

The San José Police Department is seeking to fill a Senior Auditor position in the Division of Gaming Control to be responsible for the enforcement of Title 16 of the San José Municipal Code and the regulations promulgated there under; as well as other State and federal laws. The Division of Gaming Control was created to ensure that legalized gambling is conducted free of criminal and corruptive elements by applying strict regulatory controls over every aspect of the card room operations in San José.

The duties of this position include (but are not limited to) the following:

* Preparing, planning, coordinating and conducting routine and special compliance reviews of the gambling operations in the San José Permitted Card rooms;

* Monitoring gaming and non-gaming revenue streams and ensuring timely and correct payment of card room taxes to the City Finance Department, as well as maintaining revenue and table games related statistics and other financial analyses as directed by the Administrator;

* Conducting in-depth financial background investigation of individuals and companies seeking a gaming license in the City of San José;

* Assisting in the development of Minimum Internal Control Standards and other regulations;

Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager #2586

The City of Redwood City’s Administrative Services Department invites you to apply for the newly established position, Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager.

Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager / Administrative Services Director, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Manager provides fiscal oversight and analysis of capital projects; serves as the lead for information and activity related to the citywide Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and individual capital projects; oversees development and production of the Five-Year CIP budget document; leads the CIP decision-making process and collaborates with department heads and staff regarding capital project prioritization; works with Finance staff on debt issuance for capital projects; and provides highly complex and responsible support to the Assistant City Manager in areas of expertise, and performs related work as required.

The ideal candidate is expected to have substantial project management and budgetary experience, having worked on complex projects that required critical analysis and the use of independent judgement and initiative. This is a new position for the City, and as a result, the person selected has an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organization and develop new citywide processes and procedures. The position will be expected to offer creative solutions to challenges, and will implement a new citywide CIP selection process and Five-Year CIP document. The ideal candidate has excellent oral and written communication skills and is approachable and flexible. The position also requires someone who is very organized, detail-oriented, and has strong financial acumen. Ideally, this person will have worked on departmental budgets or project budgets.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

Accounting Technician - Citywide

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The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Accounting Technician classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation pay.

This is the highest level class in the non-professional accounting series responsible for performing paraprofessional accounting work. This class differs from the next lower class of Principal Account Clerk based upon the technical difficulty of assigned duties. This class differs from the Accountant I class in that the latter is a professional level class wherein incumbents may prepare and sign off reports, statements and audits and perform other professional accounting functions.

-Processes financial documents according to internal regulations, and in compliance with county, state, or federal requirements; reviews record or other documents to resolve problems and/or determine proper coding, entries and documentation; researches payments received by the City; processes payments and other accounting entries to the Financial Management System (FMS); scans and saves all documentation in accordance with policy.

- Advises operating departments/units in setting up and conducting financial matters and departmental program budgets according to City regulations.

- Interfaces with other City departments, auditors, business entities, governmental jurisdiction and general public, giving and receiving information regarding area of financial responsibility

- Operates or utilizes a variety of standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, printers, scanners, phones, calculators, fax, software programs and accounting machines and equipment.

-Prepares organized, legible, and concise written and verbal communication applying directives that are thorough, accurate and comprehensive.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I\II

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ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN I\II

Finance Department – One Position Available at Level I or Level II

Level I $5,289.83 – $6,606.25 Monthly

Level II $5,843.25 – $7,297.42 Monthly

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Finance Department is recruiting for one full-time Accounting Technician at the I or II Level, depending on qualifications and experience. The Accounting Technician II classification is distinguished from the Accounting Technician I classification in there is minimal direct supervision on assignments and projects, additional work experience and education are required, and the Level II position may provide some technical/functional oversight to lower level staff. The goal of the Finance Department is to provide timely and accurate financial information to City management, the City Council and the public and administer the City’s assets including cash and investments, in a prudent and responsible manner.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under direct supervision of a Finance Manager, perform technical and highly detailed work in support of the accounting, utilities, fixed asset, and/or payroll functions; and perform other related work as required. This position may also provide support in one or more of the following areas: accounts payable, purchasing, utility billing, or accounts receivable. If assigned to the payroll function with confidential responsibilities in support of the labor negotiations process, incumbents may be classified as unrepresented, confidential employees.

Financial Analyst

Salary: 5876.00 - 7500.00 Monthly

Job Category: Finance

Location: East Bay

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: 12/10/2018

Under general direction from the Finance Director or the Senior Accountant, the Financial Analyst performs a wide variety of professional level accounting and budgeting duties pertaining to capital improvement projects; contracts and grants administration, management, and compliance; revenue and expense forecasting; budget to actual comparison and analysis, and monthly budget monitoring with minimal supervision.

The Position

Assists with the coordination and development of the City budget by compiling, organizing, analyzing, and balancing budget figures and detail received from City departments. Assists in the development and monitoring of the capital budget, capital forecasting, and financial reporting as it relates to capital spending.

Assists in the development and administration of operating and capital improvement program budgeting and reconciliation. Utilizes financial analysis tools to assist in revenue and expense forecasting for operating and capital budgets. Examines capital budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with established procedures and policies.

Monitors adopted budgets and expenditures. Authorizes requests for budget changes and prepares budget adjustments and variance analyses; Assists in the development of budget and expenditure management procedures.

Computes and prepares monthly reports relating to budget data to measure levels of expenditures against approved budgets. Prepares for and attends a variety of budget-related meetings and workshops.

Assists in the maintenance of accounting and financial reporting systems and procedures. Compiles accounting and budgetary data and develops financial information as requested. Conducts fiscal analyses and studies.

(CAFR), Long Term Financial Plan, State Controller’s report, Schedule of Federal Expenditures (SEFA), and other financial reports.

Coordinates financial information with internal customers, external agencies, auditors, and the public. Prepares reports and work papers for annual audit. Assists auditors in the review of financial activity.

Assists Departmental staff as needed in areas normally performed by Accounting Technicians such as cashiering, business licensing, payroll, receivables, payables, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional-level experience in accounting or budgeting

Ideal Candidate

Possesses excellent communication skills (both orally and in writing)

Is organized and able to work independently and as part of a team

Can prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines

Has extensive governmental fund accounting and/or auditing experience

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula. New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula.

This position participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from. Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate.

Alternate Benefit: In-lieu of health insurance at the Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out by providing proof of outside coverage.

Selection Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

Deadline to Apply: December 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Written Exam: December 20, 2018

Oral Board Interviews: January 15, 2019

The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five business days prior to any examination process.

Accounting Technician II

Salary: 4073.00 - 4952.00 Monthly

Job Category: Finance

Location: East Bay

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: 12/10/2018

The Accounting Technician II is a journey-level and specialized class in the paraprofessional accounting series that performs a variety of technical duties in support of the City's Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) systems. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 1021 and is primarily focused on the Accounts Receivable (A/R) function.

The Position

Under general supervision, performs work in the administration of and compliance with the Business License Ordinance; prepares, processes, maintains, and verifies financial/accounting and statistical documents and records; researches, codes, and posts cash receipts; prepares daily bank deposit; prepares various reports and statements; and provides information and assistance to the general public and City departments.

Ideal Candidate

Benefits

The City's excellent benefits package includes:

Retirement

CalPERS Classic Members (employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, and defined as “classic” PERS members) participate in a 2% @ 60 retirement formula. New CalPERS Members as defined by PEPRA (employees new to PERS or with greater than 6 months gap in service with PERS) participate in a 2% @ 62 formula.

This position participates in Social Security.

Health Insurance

9 CalPERS Health Plans to choose from. Employer-paid family health insurance up to the Bay Area Kaiser premium rate.

Alternate Benefit: In-lieu of health insurance at the Kaiser single rate for employees choosing to opt out by providing proof of outside coverage.

Dental, Orthodontia, Life Insurance, and Disability

Employer paid dental insurance through Delta Dental

Supplemental Orthodontia reimbursement plan

Employer paid life insurance in the amount of $20,000

Employee paid long-term disability insurance through the State of California (SDI)

Selection Process

All completed applications will be reviewed. Based on the information in the application documents, the most qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

The tentative recruitment timeline is as follows:

Deadline to Apply: December 10, 2018 at 5:00 PM

Written Exam: December 20, 2018

Oral Board Interviews: January 10, 2019

The information contained in this Employment Opportunity flyer is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. The City of Albany is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against race, color, gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sex origin or disability. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Director at (510) 528-5714 at least five business days prior to any examination process.

Payroll Manager

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The City of Santa Rosa's Finance Department has an opening for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Payroll Manager. This position is responsible for providing staff assistance to the Finance Director and for the overall administration and supervision of the payroll and employee benefit payment functions of the City.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT NOVEMBER 28, 2018

About you:In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate for this position will:

Possess a minimum of three years' progressively responsible Payroll experience; five or more years' experience highly desirable

Knowledge of: Provisions of State and Federal codes and laws including FLSA and IRS regulations affecting employee pay and benefits; CalPERS regulations and reporting requirements; clerical accounting methods, forms and techniques; principles of public administration and personnel management, governmental accounting and budgeting; principles and capabilities of computerized information systems, specifically payroll and accounting software; practices and procedures related to processing and recording payroll and other financial transactions in a large organization; arithmetic, including decimals and percentages.
Ability to: analyze and interpret accounting and payroll records, laws, regulations and policies; understand financial transactions and relationships among accounting documents; design and install new and improved fiscal record-keeping systems and control procedures; analyze operational problems and recommend and implement effective corrective measures; understand and interpret Memoranda of Understanding; develop and enforce policy for a complex payroll function; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of City employees and with outside agencies; plan, assign, organize, supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; prepare clear and comprehensive reports on complex issues; work under pressure to meet deadlines; maintain confidentiality of personnel and payroll information.Experience and Education: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Sufficient payroll and benefits experience of an increasingly responsible nature within a large, complex organization to obtain the knowledge and abilities listed above. Experience should include at least one year in a supervisory capacity. Directly-related experience within a public sector agency is highly desirable. Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business, public administration or a closely related field. Sufficient responsible experience in supervising payroll and employee benefits operations in an organization similar to the City of Santa Rosa may substitute for the education requirement.